M4.5 earthquake — 54 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 54 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.380, 121.495 |
| Time | Aug 15, 17:21 UTC |
| Location | 54 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl2p |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.6 | 9 km | Aug 14, 22:18 UTC | 61 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M6.1 | 11 km | Aug 14, 22:28 UTC | 58 km N of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | 11 km | Aug 15, 09:32 UTC | 65 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.5 | 14 km | Aug 15, 07:16 UTC | 67 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 15 km | Aug 15, 05:45 UTC | 62 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | 16 km | Aug 14, 23:17 UTC | 65 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.